Keyboard keeps automatically typing on its own [Solved]

by Milan Stanojevic

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Updated: Apr 22, 2021

Posted: Jun 23, 2020

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Keyboard issues can get you into a lot of trouble since they can completely restrict your access to the PC.

Some common problems that users encountered are the following:

• Keyboard typing on its own Windows 10, without your intervention – To fix this, just run the keyboard troubleshooter and the problem should be resolved.
• Keyboard double typing Windows 10– Sometimes your keyboard can repeat letters. If this happens, be sure to update your drivers or reinstall them.
• Laptop keyboard typing by itself or suddenly typing slash (/) – This problem can occur due to hardware issues, but you might be able to avoid the issue by using an external keyboard.
• Keyboard typing randomly – This issue can occur for various reasons, but you should be able to fix the problem with one of our solutions.

What can I do if my keyboard is automatically typing?

1. Run the keyboard troubleshooter

1. Open the Settings app and navigate to the Update & Security section. You can open the Settings app quickly by using Windows Key + I shortcut.
2. Select Troubleshoot from the menu on the left. In the right pane, select Keyboard and click Run the troubleshooter button.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the troubleshooting process.

Once the troubleshooting process is finished, check if the problem is still there. According to users, the problem might be a temporary software glitch, and running the troubleshooter should fix it.

2. Update/Reinstall the keyboard driver

1. Go to Start, type Device Manager then double click on the first result.
2. Locate the keyboard driver, right-click on it and select Uninstall.
3. Reboot your computer without reinstalling the driver. Your computer should reinstall the keyboard driver on its own upon rebooting. You can then launch the Device Manager again.

If this doesn’t happen, you can update your keyboard drivers using Driver Fix. Don’t forget that downloading drivers manually is a process that carries the risk of getting the wrong driver installed, which may lead to serious malfunctions on your  PC. Thus, we recommend an alternative tool that will do it for you.

The safer and easier way to update drivers on a Windows computer is by using an automatic tool such as DriverFix.

1. Download DriverFix for free.
2. Launch the program
   • There is no setup process beforehand since DriverFix is completely portable
3. DriverFix will proceed to scan your PC for missing broken or outdated drivers
4. Choose which drivers to update or repair
5. Wait while DriverFix deals with your drivers
6. Restart your PC

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3. Create a new user profile

1. Open the Settings and go to Accounts.
2. In the left pane menu, click on Family & Other Users.
3. Under other users, click on Add someone else on this PC.
4. By default, you’ll be asked to sign in using a Microsoft account. Click on the link below which says I don’t have this person’s sign in information.
5. Click on Add a user without Microsoft account.
6. Fill out a username and click next until completion.
7. Sign in with this account and see if the keyboard is working.

4. Drain your laptop battery

If you’re having this problem on your laptop, you might be able to fix it simply by draining its battery.

There are various reasons why the keyboard can start automatically typing, but several users reported that they fixed the issue by draining their laptop battery.

To do that, keep your laptop running for a couple of hours until the battery is completely drained. After doing that, remove the battery, and press and hold the Power button for about 30 seconds or more.

By doing so you’ll remove any leftover electricity from the device. Now insert the battery back into your laptop and check if the problem is still there.

5. Try your keyboard on a different PC

Sometimes your keyboard can be typing automatically because one of its keys is stuck. If that’s so, be sure to gently remove that key and check if the problem is resolved.

If the issue doesn’t appear, insert the key back into its slot and check if that helps.

If the issue is still there, connect the keyboard to a different PC and check if it’s working. In case the keyboard works, it’s possible that one of your settings is causing the issue on your PC.

If you’re using a laptop, perhaps you should take it to the repair shop and ask them to check if your keyboard is working properly.

6. Use an external keyboard instead of your laptop keyboard

1. First, connect your external keyboard to the laptop.
2. Then, open Device Manager, locate your keyboard, right-click it and choose Disable from the menu.3. You will get a confirmation dialog box, where you have to click Yes.

Once you disable your built-in keyboard the problem should be resolved. Bear in mind that using an external keyboard is just a workaround, but until you manage to find a permanent solution for the default keyboard.

A virtual keyboard has been of great help for users as a temporary solution. It’s easy to use and allows you to perform all sorts of actions simply by clicking the dedicated button on your screen.

We recommend the universal and fully accessible virtual keyboard from Comfort Software. It has additional advantages compared to the regular keyboard and you can customize the on-screen keyboard look and behavior.

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7. Use the System File Checker

If nothing worked until now, it’s time to check for corrupted files. Open Command Prompt and insert the System File Checker command + Enter (sfc /scannow).

Allow the process to finish and see if it solves any issues. Restart the device afterward and try to use the keyboard.

8. Make sure that Sticky Keys aren’t enabled

1. Type control panel in the search bar. Now choose Control Panel from the list of results.
2. When Control Panel opens, select Ease of Access Center, then Change how your keyboard works.
3. Disable all options in Make it easier to type section. Now click Set up Sticky Keys.
4. Disable all options and click Apply and OK to save changes.

Once you disable Sticky Keys, check if the problem is resolved.

According to users, if your keyboard is automatically typing, that can be due to Sticky Keys feature. This is an accessibility feature, and while it can be helpful to many users, sometimes it can cause problems, so make sure to disable it.

9. Install the latest updates

1. Open the Settings app and go to Update & Security section.
2. Now click Check for updates button.

Windows will check for available updates and try to download them automatically in the background. Once the updates are downloaded, they’ll be installed as soon as you restart your PC.

Once your system is up to date, check if the problem is resolved.

We hope that one of the solutions above helped. if you tried another method successfully, please list it in the comments section below.